Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC asks Centre

‘Does Shanti Act put curbs on compensation by courts?’

India News: NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday asked govt whether Sustainable Harnessing and Advancing of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Act

Are courts precluded from granting fair compensation for nuclear mishaps: Supreme Court

The court was hearing a plea which said that the government’s move to cap the liability of private nuclear operators under the Act in case of a nuclear disaster will encourage the operators to cut corners.

SC asks Centre to spell out if courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident cases - The Tribune

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to clarify if courts were precluded from granting fair and just compensation under the SHANTI Act in case of a nuclear accident.

Can Shanti caps deter courts from fixing higher compensation, SC asks petitioners

The Supreme Court on Monday asked if statutory thresholds prescribed by the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act of 2025 could possibly forbid Constitutional courts from directing payment of suitable compensation to victims in case of a nuclear plant-related accidents

Nuclear accidents and SHANTI Act: Can courts award compensation beyond the liability cap?

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana sought clarification on whether constitutional courts face any restriction when deciding fair and just compensation after a nuclear accident.

Nuclear Accident: Can Courts Ensure Fair Compensation? SC Asks Centre

The top court was hearing a plea filed by a group of petitioners, including professors and scientists, led by former bureaucrat EAS Sarma. It submitted that the 2025 Act violated fundamental rights under Article 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.